Board Composition Beyond Independence
综述了董事会构成中除独立性之外的人口统计学、人力资本和社会资本研究，总结了理论和方法，并提出了未来研究方向，适合公司治理研究者参考。
Board composition is a critical element in the ability of the board to impact firm outcomes. While much of this research has focused on size and independence, there is growing literature that investigates the composition of directors’ demography, human capital, and social capital. The purpose of this article is to synthesize this diverse literature. The authors first review the literature on board demographics, human capital, and social capital composition research. In doing so, they highlight the theoretical and methodological approaches utilized. Finally, they suggest avenues for future research that can advance our understanding of the effects of board composition.